AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoConstruction Costs in Nigeria: Mega Project Nigeria Expo convener Jude Chime says inflation and FX swings are breaking fixed-price deals as steel, cables, aluminium, elevators and HVAC prices surge and quotations expire mid-project. Competition Policy in Kuwait: Kuwait’s National Competition Policy is 96% complete, aiming to curb monopolies and anti-competitive practices with updated laws, tougher penalties and better market governance to attract more foreign investment. BRICS Trade & SME Push: BRICS trade ministers in Jaipur backed stronger trade links and support for SMEs, with UAE urging reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid shipping disruption risks. Egypt Market Momentum: Egypt’s stock market added about EGP 167bn in weekly market cap, led by small- and mid-cap gains, pushing total listed value above EGP 4.1tn. UAE Property Pipeline: ANAX Developments (Dubai) says it has AED 1bn in projects under way and plans an AED 2bn+ pipeline, with construction starting on ELLE Residences Dubai Islands. Digital Discovery for SMBs (UAE): Cloudflare launched an AEO Visibility Dashboard to show whether AI assistants recommend a brand, helping marketers measure a new customer discovery channel. Foreign Capital Pressure (Bangladesh): BRAC Bank reports record profits but faces sustained foreign sell-offs tied to renewed regulatory moves and uncertainty.
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